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Lok Mela Draws 40,000–50,000 on Day Four as U.S. Ambassador Visits

The event foregrounds provincial performances alongside craft markets to promote cultural preservation and national cohesion.

Overview

  • An estimated 40,000 to 50,000 visitors attended the fourth day at Lok Virsa in Islamabad, according to APP reporting.
  • U.S. Ambassador Natalia A. Baker toured artisan stalls and met folk craftsmen and performers during a visit to the festival.
  • The day concluded with a Cultural Fusion Night that brought together artists from all provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Lok Mela runs daily from 10am to 10pm at Lok Virsa through November 16, offering ongoing cultural programming.
  • The Punjab Pavilion and a recent Punjab Cultural Night drew strong interest with live craft demonstrations, music and dance.